Michael Trotto
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25
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About
Michael Trotto is a rising surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic approaches in hepatopancreatobiliary and foregut surgery. His most influential study, “Unplanned conversions of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy,” with 17 citations, provides a critical stepwise framework for safely managing intraoperative challenges during complex robotic Whipple procedures—a topic of high clinical relevance as robotic pancreatic surgery expands. Trotto also investigates patient-specific factors affecting outcomes, as shown in his analysis of how elevated body mass index impacts results after robotic distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy, offering evidence to guide preoperative risk stratification. Additionally, his decade-long comparison of robotic versus laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) anti-reflux operations contributes valuable data on the evolving landscape of minimally invasive foregut surgery. Through these contributions, Trotto is helping define best practices and safety protocols for robotic pancreatic and foregut procedures, addressing both technical challenges and patient selection. His work is particularly impactful for surgeons and trainees navigating the transition to robotic platforms, providing actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and procedural safety.
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